The Ganjas

The Ganjas are a rock neo psycodelic band of Santiago de Chile. It was initially formed in 2000 by Samuel “Sam” Maquieira on vocals and guitar, Rafael “Pape” Astaburuaga on bass and vocals, and Aldo Benincasa on drums. In this stable alignment participated several musicians, among them Luis Felipe “Luife” Saavedra, Miguel “Comegato” Montenegro (Maquieira’s partner in Yajaira ), Álvaro Gómez, Rodrigo Astaburuaga and Paul Giadach; the last one is currently stable member of the band on guitar.

We are the ones who go deep into the underground, searching for those who are willing to change chilean music forever. We are looking for those who fill Santiago’s night with chords and screaming guitars with, new sounds and dances. Those who will echoe through every stage of their city. We are the voice of this new generation, with real people and honest sounds.